Attachment B.1.2: State Study FAQ

Attachment B.1.2 – State Study FAQ

Review of Child Nutrition Data and Analysis

for Program Management

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know this is a legitimate survey?

IMPAQ International is conducting the State School Nutrition Management Information System (MIS) Survey on behalf of the Food and Nutrition Service. A notice describing the survey has been posted in the Federal Register for public comment and approved through the official Office of Management and Budget process. If you have further questions about the survey, you can contact Madeleine Levin by either email ([email protected]) or phone (202-774-1982).

How did you get my information?

The purpose of the Survey is to gather information about the experiences of State child nutrition agencies. State agencies in all 50 States and the District of Columbia have been invited to participate in this study.

Who is IMPAQ International?

IMPAQ is an independent research firm with more than 15 years of experience providing high quality program evaluation and data collection services to FNS and other Federal and state agencies. More details about IMPAQ can be found at www.impaqint.com.

Is the survey private?

Yes. Your answers will be kept private, and you will never be identified in any report based on the survey.

Why should I complete this survey?

This study will help FNS identify and disseminate best practices and system standards that will take advantage of the progress made by States and SFAs, improve program administration, and potentially reduce paperwork burden by leveraging existing data systems. Your participation is very important and could lead to improvements in technical support to assist you and others with the implementation of automated information systems to improve program management and efficiency.

How long with this take?

The survey will take approximately 60 minutes.

I received a letter about this survey. I thought I could take it online?

That’s right! We did send a letter about the survey. If you would like to take the survey online, you can use the information in that letter or email [email protected] to request the survey URL as well as your token ID so that you can access the survey.

Is it possible to do this survey on paper?

Yes, we are happy to send you a printed copy. Also, we are happy to help you complete the survey by answering any questions you have. For questions or more information, contact Madeleine Levin at (202) 774-1982 or [email protected].